"Spencer Strider is slowly but surely displaying signs of his original return, pitching through six innings and only giving up two runs (both of which were RBI singles from Pete Crow-Armstrong) and six hits with 97 total pitches. Unfortunately, the run production wasn't able to back him up, managing only an RBI single from Jurickson Profar to bring Ronald Acuña Jr. in for their first and only run of the game. For seven innings, it seemed that was the score that would stick."
"It wasn't Díaz who gave up the runs, but with a hit-by-pitch to Pete Crow-Armstrong, three more walks, and one resulting in a run with bases loaded, it was a setup for risk and disaster once Connor Seabold came in and allowed a three-run double from Matt Shaw to bring the other runs in, giving the Cubs a five-run lead (6-1)."
"Pitching wasn't all to blame, however, as mentioned before, the bats were silent tonight. A contrast in yesterday's performance when the Braves held their opponent to one run and scored four, giving manager Brian Snitker his 800th total victory of his managerial career. This three-game mid-week series is not over yet. We have Chris Sale taking the mound to attempt to finish the job on his end tomorrow."
Spencer Strider pitched six strong innings, allowing two RBI singles to Pete Crow-Armstrong and six hits while throwing 97 pitches. The Braves scored only once when Jurickson Profar hit an RBI single bringing in Ronald Acuña Jr., and the offense remained quiet through seven innings. The eighth inning unraveled when relievers issued a hit-by-pitch and three walks, loading the bases before Connor Seabold allowed a three-run double by Matt Shaw, producing a five-run swing. The Cubs won 6-1. The series continues with Chris Sale scheduled to start and the Braves needing more offense to clinch the series.
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